Thursday, September 29, 2011

CoastOut 2011 is just over a month away so its time to grab your Super Early Bird 3 day passes for $179 or $164 concession by this Friday 30th September.Remember when you do, you go in the draw to WIN 3 nights accommodation @ the Novotel Pacific Bay resort & you can be cruising around the Coffs Coast in a brand new Audi, thanks to Bellbowrie Motors!Go to www.coastout.com.au to secure your pass now!

Getting here & where to stay?

Our friends at Out Travel have great packages available, travelling from anywhere in the Country. Call Andy on 02 8667 3336 email: andy@outandabouttravel.com.au

Welcome Aboard! Catch the CoastOut Carriage with your Host Sandy Bottom!CountryLink have kept a carriage aside for us this year from Sydney stopping at the Central Coast, Newcastle etc.Leaving 0715 Friday 28th, arriving 2 hours before the festival begins!Join Sandy and her gang for one hell of a ride North to the beach!Only $55 one way when you mention CoastOut and quote the reference number PNR HCU871.

Swim, Run with heaps of FUN!This years Beach Carnival is on Saturday 29th October at Coffs Harbour’s stunning Jetty Beach (Harbour).The event is open to everyone as participation, inclusion and heaps of FUN is the message of the day.Join our hosts Candy Box & Will Fennell as they commentate the 1.2km Ocean Swim, 4km Beach Run, Beach Flags, Beach Sprints and loads of beach games for everyone!

Carve it Up! CoastOut’s UNREAL Surf Comp Comp 2011CoastOut 2010 saw the first Gay, Lesbian & their friends Surf Comp in the world. Thanks to our sponsors Unreal Estate the Comp is back on in 2011. This year we have included a long board section into the mix. We also welcome back our “Hostess with the mostess” the Hilarious Sandy Bottom to ride the waves in with our competitiors.$500 cash & prizes are up for grabs in each division. Mens, Womens & Longboard.Register by September 30 at www.coastout.com.auEvent: CoastOut’s Unreal Surf CompWhen: Saturday 29th October, 7.30amWhere: Park Beach, Coffs Harbour.Registration Fee: $20

Look who’s coming to play?

We are thrilled to bring you some of the countries most interesting, diverse and FABULOUS entertainers & hosts for this years festival. Here we go:

Drag Out the Dolphins!Where: Pet Porpoise Pool, Orlando St Coffs HarbourWhen: Saturday 29th October, 3pmWhat: The World’s FIRST Live Drag performance show together with a Marine Magic Show! A highlight for all who came in 2010.Tickets: $35 from www.coastout.com.au

Barefoot Bowls & Brekkie!Where: Park Beach Bowling ClubWhen: Sunday 30th October, 9amWhat: A recovery event to support the local ACON office in Coffs Harbour. $2.50 of your ticket goes directly to ACON.A BBQ breakfast is included with DJ Box (SYD) playing some chilled out tunes preparing us for Fair Day 2011. Tickets at www.coastout.com.au

CoastOut’s Fair Day & Zinc Beach Party FinaleWhere: Park Beach ReserveWhen: Sunday 30th October, 11am.What: So much FUN for everyone!Bring your picnic rugs, friends and family down to the Park for a fabulous day of entertainment, food, stalls and maybe even a dance or 2.To register for a stall at Fair Day go to www.coastout.com.au

With patrol season kicking off last weekend (thank goodness) Lifesavers with Pride are stretching themselves this year, to not only promote equity, acceptance and the GLBT community within lifesaving, but also promote lifesaving within the GLBT community.

The committee have engaged with twenty10, and organisation that supports and works with young people, communities and families of diverse genders and sexualities, organising a beach awareness and orientation session.

This is an opportunity for us to not only teach young GLBT people about the beach, but also encourage some to undertake their bronze medallion. Whilst we will be gathering at North Bondi, this is an opportunity for LWP members from all clubs to come and spruik their own club in a bid to attract new bronzies, and ultimately increase our LWP numbers as well.

"Hi Guys
I have been nominated by my club for the SLS/Nikon 2011 Clubbie of the Year Award and would greatly appreciate your support as a gay lifesaver in WA in spreading the word in your next newsletter/blogpost and asking if your members would support me by voting for me at the link below. If you would like some more information on me, my involvement in my club/lifesaving, or a pic in uniform then just get in touch please as voting closes on 2 October 2011.The link for voting is (http://www.nikonclubbieoftheyear.com.au/view-vote?v=tok-612-1314758740) and this is a People's Choice award so anyone can vote not just clubbies but also the wider community.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Who wants to fill the other spots, we need six? You will be doing our 2010 parade routine!!

Get in contact!

Our illustrious choreographer Laurence has confirmed two rehearsal dates and you must attend??

REHEARSAL DATES:Sunday 18 September 2011 from 4-8pm at Slide-blocking all numbers on stageFriday 23 September 2011 from 6-9pm at Slide-full dress rehearsal before doors open

BUCK$ NIGHT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITYAustralian Marriage Equality fund raising event is at Slide on Friday 23 September 2011. 100% ticket sales will be going to Australian Marriage Equality. The gay sporting and social teams are in support and this includes LWP. Laurence, our own multi award winning choreographer will be pulling together shows for the event.